Hi, this is Dr. Sara. Blood in the urine could be a variety of things. I think the first thing to know is how well he is urinating? If his urine is coming out in spurts as opposed to a stream, he may have something blocking his urinations which can be an emergency. Is he neutered?

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Customer reply replied 6 months ago

Right now the blood in the urine has stopped, with the exception of once yesterday. He goes to the bathroom normal. When I say normal, the color looks normal and it is a steady stream. When the bleeding started, the blood had some masses or deposit in it. Maybe coagulation of blood, I'm not sure. The first thing I did was give him some turmeric and a little apple cider with water. That's when the bleeding stopped for a bit. He is not eating much right now. I have been using a eye dropper to feed him chicken broth over the last 24 hours. Yesterday he had a little bit of the shakes, I'm guessing he was nauseas. He acts as if his sides hurts sometimes. But I can't if he really hurts or if he is just weak.

I think the things that need to be ruled out are bladder or kidney infection, prostatic enlargement (infection vs. tumor) bladder stones or bladder tumor. If it seems like his sides are sore, it may be a kidney infection. Typically, if I have an older patient come in with similar symptoms I will start with an exam, urine sample and x-ray. If he is seen by his Dr., he may be put on some pain medication as well until the urinalysis comes back from the lab. Has he been seen by his vet yet?

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Customer reply replied 6 months ago

He has not been seen yet. Won't the pain medication just make his lack of appetite worst? How long does such test take?

The pain medication will just help him feel better until his tests can be sorted out. Sort of if you hurt your back and took some pain meds until you could get to the Dr. or get a diagnosis. Typically an x-ray will be assessed right while you are in the office and a urine sample will be back in 24 hours. To make it easier, I would bring a urine sample to the visit if you are able.

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Customer reply replied 6 months ago

May I ask about your question about the foot wound? I don't think he has one, but would the possible bug bite in his ear be the same thing?

of course, it looks like the moderator asked about a foot wound.... Maybe when they saw you write blood, they assumed a wound?? Not sure. Does the bite in the ear look like a little raised area or his the whole ear flap swollen...?

So, I have to start my afternoon appointments. Please let me know if you have any more questions, I check back in at night. Even after the vet visit, if you have questions or need something clarified, I can help. Have a great day and hope all goes well!

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